FEATURED REPORT

Economy 2022

The pandemic continued to disrupt global economies in 2021. Will 2022 finally be the year for recovery? Learn how the global economy could evolve in the 12 months ahead.

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LATEST INTELLIGENCE

Explore unique and actionable insights to support business and economic growth

Spending Pulse

U.S. retail sales see strong holiday growth

Retail trends continue to reflect evolving consumer preferences and demand for personalized experiences.

Economics Institute

Economy 2022

The pandemic continued to disrupt global economies in 2021. Will 2022 finally be the year for recovery?

Spending Pulse

U.S. Thanksgiving weekend retail insights

Check-in throughout the Thanksgiving weekend for the latest retail sales trends and holiday shopping insights.

Inclusion

A question of equity

Consumers are willing to take personal action to combat environmental and sustainability challenges. Financial providers should listen up.

Inclusion

The payoff for small and medium businesses

SMEs that adopted e-commerce during the COVID-19 pandemic attracted more customers and boosted revenue.

Trust

The Different Times | October 2021

In the latest issue of our digital newspaper, we examine trust as the most valuable currency.

FEATURED INSIGHTS

Take a deep dive into the biggest trends that are shaping our industry

INNOVATION SURVEY

Become 2021

Annual research with Harvard Business Review Analytic Services explores new risks and opportunities that even the most innovative companies should consider.

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MASTERCARD SIGNALS

Technologies and trends shaping the future of commerce

Mastercard Signals examines the transformative innovations, global trends and new behaviors changing the way we shop, sell, interact, and exchange.

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POLICY INSIGHTS

Policy Center for the Digital economy

The Policy Center is dedicated to advancing and leading dialogue on critical public policy issues around the world.

We focus on delivering insightful perspectives and actionable recommendations to help shape policies that promote innovation, competition, and trust in digital payments.

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